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Ko Samui or Koh Samui? Short words are the best

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Lesley Durston

Broadly speaking, the short words are the best, and the old words best of all. Winston Churchill, 1874-1965 So…to Ko or (not) to Koh? That is the question!  Both small words, but you will probably see them many, many times … Continue reading →

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Samui Island in Spring!

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Lesley Durston

A little madness in the Spring is wholesome even for the King. (Emily Dickinson). It’s still rather chilly out there, and the pretty snow has all gone, so now’s the time to get those holiday brochures out and start planning. … Continue reading →

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How to say a few words and avoid some cultural faux pas.

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Lesley Durston

How to say a few words and avoid some cultural faux pas. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Your holiday on Koh Samui island will be so much more rewarding and fun (sanuk) if you can say a … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Samui Island Villas blog

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Lesley Durston

Travel is only glamorous in retrospect. (Paul Theroux) Now!  Let’s all prove him wrong! Welcome to Samui Island Villas blog. Travel is enlightening, mind-expanding, astonishing – and one of the very few pleasures of life most of us can now … Continue reading →

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